What Was Missed In The Debate Over Obamacare
Between false promises and talk of death panels, no one, not even reform’s critics, saw some of these problems coming.
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Congressman Trey Radel Takes Leave Of Absence
Florida Rep. Trey Radel said he will be donating his salary to a charity and taking a leave of absence to deal with his drug and alcohol problems.
Why JFK Conspiracy Theories Live On 50 Years Later
Nov. 22 marks the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's death, but it doesn't mark the end of speculation about how he died.
| Elizabeth Hagedorn
Supreme Court Won't Block Texas Abortion Restrictions
By a 5-4 vote, the court let stand restrictions that critics say will end abortion services at a third of the state's clinics.
Florida Rep. Trey Radel Arrested For Cocaine Possession
Radel, who was elected last November, could face up to 180 days in jail and a $1,000 fine if convicted.
| Matt Moreno
Police Treat Va. Senator Attack As 'Murder-Suicide' Attempt
Virginia State Sen. Creigh Deeds was found in his home Tuesday morning stabbed in the face and torso. Police are still investigating.
| Jasmine Bailey
White House Warned Of Healthcare.gov Risks In March: Report
A private consulting firm warned the Obama administration six months before Healthcare.gov's launch the website would have major problems.
| Elizabeth Hagedorn
Will Obamacare Spell Trouble For Progressivism?
Pundits are starting to question whether the problems with Healthcare.gov spell bigger problems for progressivism as a whole.
| Elizabeth Hagedorn
Rob Ford Losing More Mayoral Powers
Toronto’s City Council will vote Monday to strip its embattled mayor of what little power he has left.
| Elizabeth Hagedorn
How Should Bitcoin Be Regulated?
Supporters of the virtual currency bitcoin are calling for "safe and sane" regulation.
Affordable Care Act Woes Putting Democrats In Political Bind
Democrats are weighing their options as the political ramifications of problems with the Affordable Care Act continue to pile up.
| Alex Mallin
Iran, ObamaCare, JFK Headline Sunday Shows
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu again hit the political talk circuit to speak out against a deal with Iran.
Rob Ford Gave Pay Raises To Loyal Staffers: Reports
Toronto's mayor reportedly gave raises to loyal employees ahead of a key City Council vote to reduce his staff and budget.
| Elizabeth Hagedorn
China Criticized For Giving Too Little In Philippines Aid
A $1.6 million donation from China is topped by not just aid from the U.S. and United Kingdom but also by a $2.7 pledge from IKEA.
Will Obama Pardon First-Time Offender Serving 55 Years?
Utah music producer Weldon Angelos is serving a 55-year federal sentence for selling $350 worth of marijuana while possessing a handgun.
What You Need To Know About Obama's Fix To Obamacare
In response to criticism, President Obama proposed changes to the Affordable Care Act which could allow people to renew cancelled policies.
House Passes 'Keep Your Health Plan' Bill
The House passed the "Keep Your Health Plan Act," which would allow people to keep health plans that don't comply with Obamacare.
Sources: C.I.A. Tracks Money Like N.S.A. Tracks Phone Calls
Sources: the C.I.A. tracks international transactions looking for terrorist activity, including Western Union transfers into and out of the country.
| Cliff Judy
Yellen's Senate Hearing Surprisingly Uneventful
The Federal Reserve chair nominee easily navigated a hearing with the Senate Banking Committee, despite fears Republicans would create a roadblock.
| Danny Matteson
Obama: Those With Canceled Insurance Policies Can Renew
As disapproval for Obamacare continues to grow, the president announced those with canceled insurance policies will now be able to renew them.
| Jasmine Bailey
Janet Yellen Confirmation Hearing: What To Expect
Janet Yellen faces questioning in her confirmation hearing Thursday before the Senate Banking Committee.
Rob Ford Admits To Buying Illegal Drugs, Refuses To Step Down
The Toronto City Council voted Wednesday to request Mayor Rob Ford's resignation, but he says he will not leave office.
| Jasmine Bailey
Obamacare Enrollment Numbers Fall Far Short Of Target
Just 106,185 people enrolled in Obamacare's signature health insurance exchanges during the program's first month.
| Steven Sparkman
On Iran, Kerry Pushes Diplomacy Over Sanctions
Ahead of a second round of nuclear negotiations, Sec. of State John Kerry is urging Congress not to tighten sanctions on Iran.
| Elizabeth Hagedorn
Hawaii Lawmakers Approve Same-Sex Marriage
The island chain will be the fifteenth state to approve same-sex marriage, as Illinois’ legislature passed its own bill last week.
France: Iran's New 'Le Grand Satan'
Iranian media blamed France for blocking a deal to lift sanctions Sunday, as conservatives in Israel and the U.S. praised their unlikely ally.
Sunday Shows: Kerry Hopeful For Iran Deal
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu expresses concern Iran will get "a hell of a lot" from a new deal, and Chris Christie speaks up on the national gun debate.
High Hopes in Geneva As Iran Nuclear Talks Reach Day 3
Negotiations over Iran’s disputed nuclear program are moving into day three in Geneva. But no deal is on the table just yet, despite what some are describing as progress.
| Nichole Cartmell
Obama Apologizes For Misleading Americans On Insurance Plans
President Obama apologized in an NBC interview for saying Americans could keep their old policies under the Affordable Care Act.
Senate Passes Ban On LGBT Discrimination At Work
A bill banning workplace discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation passed in the Senate Thursday.
